Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Kyle Wright. The 26-year-old gets a breath amid a big slump that's seen him record just two hits -- both singles -- over his last 29 trips to the plate while he's racked up an eye-popping 17 strikeouts in that time. He also has 11 punchouts over his last 17 plate appearances with one hit in that span. For the season, De La Cruz is hitting .253 with two home runs, one ...

The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wright will make his season debut on Tuesday when he faces the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old has been rehabbing a right shoulder injury that has lingered this spring, but he's ready to go now and should be rostered in all fantasy leagues after a strong 2022 campaign. Fantasy managers should probably wait to...

According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday versus Cincinnati. The 27-year-old was anticipated to return by then, so the latest update aligns with the original projection. Wright had a fantastic 2022, ending the year with a 21-5 record and a 3.19 ERA while striking out 174 batters in just over 180 innings. That said, he'll have a semi-challenging matchup against a Reds team that has hit relatively ...

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) allowed five runs over six innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Wright struck out six and walked one in his first rehab start after coming down with inflammation in his right shoulder during spring training. The veteran right-hander posted a big year for the Braves in 2021, going 21-5 with a 3.19 ERA and 174 strikeouts over 180 1/3 innings. Wright can first come off of the injured list on April 11.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) is scheduled for a rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Gwinnett. The 27-year-old was placed on the injured list earlier in the week due to right shoulder inflammation. If all goes well with his rehab outing on Wednesday, he will miss a few turns in the rotation and could come off the injured list when first eligible. Wright posted a 3.19 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 174:53 K: BB across 180 1/3 innings in 2022. Jared Shuster will continue to fill in ...

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Nick Anderson from the minors in a corresponding move. Wright entered spring training with shoulder issues after getting a cortisone shot back in January. The 27-year-old is only expected to miss a couple turns through the starting rotation to open the 2023 regular season, though, so fantasy managers shouldn't have to wait long to use ...

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) will make a start against minor-leaguers and another for Triple-A Gwinnett before he makes his season debut during the team's first homestand. It means that Wright will officially start the 2023 campaign on the injured list, but he's only slated to miss one or two starts to open the year. Wright was held back early in spring training due to shoulder soreness, but he made his Grapefruit League debut this past Monday and should be ready to go...

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) said he's scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Wright has faced hitters in spring training, but this will be his first time getting into a game. The 27-year-old needed a cortisone injection in his right shoulder back in January and has been brought along slowly in camp. As long as he doesn't have a setback in the next couple weeks, he should be ready to go for Opening Day. Wright had a ...

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) threw two innings on the back fields at camp on Wednesday and will make the first of two Grapefruit League starts next week and then make his final tune-up against minor-leaguers after the Braves leave camp. He's currently lined up to make his 2023 debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road between April 3-5. Wright required a cortisone injection back in January for a shoulder injury and has been brought along slowly in spring ...

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) will throw a side session on Tuesday and live batting practice on Friday, and he could make his Grapefruit League debut next week. It sets him up to make three spring starts before Opening Day. Wright could make another start against minor-leaguers and then be lined up for the second series of the regular season against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old is being in camp after needing a cortisone injection in his shoulder in January. ...